SANTA ANA – Three defendants were convicted yesterday for firing several rounds at a police officer’s vehicle that was out on patrol in Anaheim for the benefit of their Hispanic criminal street gang. Juan Carlos Covarrubias, 22, Jordy Roman Martinez, 21, Andrew Gomez Sanchez, 21, all of Anaheim, were found guilty by a jury of one felony count of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle and one felony count of street terrorism, with sentencing enhancements for the vicarious discharge of a firearm by a gang member and criminal street gang activity. They will each be sentenced to 35 years to life in state prison at their sentencing May 1, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-40, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana.

At the time of the crime, Covarrubias, Martinez, and Sanchez were actively participating in a criminal Hispanic street gang with knowledge that its members engage in a pattern of criminal gang activity. Continue reading→

TrashARTist Challenge and Green Expo celebrates making wonder out of waste

February 19, 2015 (Anaheim) — Students across Orange County are re-hashing trash in the form of treasured artwork for MUZEO’s seventh annual TrashARTist Challenge. Sponsored by the Disneyland Resort and designed with assistance from the Orange County Department of Education, the TrashARTist Challenge promotes upcycling, sustainability, conservation and creatively recycling trash to design of art. This year’s TrashARTist Challenge consists of art contest, complete with award ceremony, and a Green Expo on March 7 for the community.

Students can work individually or in groups and are categorized by grades: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 to compete for 1st and 2nd place recognition, honorable mention, and the crowd favorite – People’s Choice award. The public is invited to view the projects and vote for the People’s Choice winner on March 7. Artists must complete an official entry form online by February 26. Contest rules and forms can be found at www.muzeo.org/trashartist. Continue reading→

IN ANAHEIM SUNDAY MARCH 1, LAGUNA NIGUEL SATURDAY MARCH 7 AND SAN CLEMENTE SUNDAY MARCH 8

Community-Minded Store Donating 10% Of Event Day Sales To Local Elementary Schools

February 24, 2015, Orange County – As part of its nine-city Grand Opening Tour, Protein For Pets, which is revolutionizing the way people shop for natural pet food and supplies by offering only the guaranteed best products at the best prices in the best, most convenient, way possible, is hosting fun-filled Grand Opening Events at its three stores located in Orange County over the next two weekends. The event times are: Continue reading→

Political candidates are not supposed to in any way communicate with the PACs and individuals who fund Independent Expenditure Committees. But apparently Don Wagner didn’t get the memo.

Naz Namazi, a former campaign staffer to U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, issued a press release today alleging that Wagner sent out a campaign mailer that was pretty darn similar to one that was paid for by an independent expenditure and sent out in the mail within a day of the Wagner mailer, on February 19 and 20. Continue reading→

IRVINE, CA – Just before 3:00 a.m. Irvine police officers responded to the report of a burglary in progress on Winterfield. Arriving officers spotted the suspect, 19-year-old, Matthew Kozlov of Anaheim Hills, leaving the area. Kozlov fled, running through several neighboring properties and was ultimately found hiding in a nearby backyard and was arrested without incident.

Officers believe Kozlov ransacked and stole items from a vehicle parked inside the victim’s garage. They also believe he gained entry to the garage by using a garage door opener stolen from the victim’s second car parked in the driveway of the location. At the time of his arrest, stolen property was recovered from at least three additional thefts from vehicles on Winterfield, Copperleaf and Windarbor. In each case, the stolen property was removed from unlocked vehicles. Continue reading→

Calif. (February 19, 2015) The highly anticipated La Palma Dog Park will open on Saturday, March 7, with a dedication ceremony to take place at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend, including dogs and their pet-parents.

La Palma Dog Park will feature separate small and large dog areas surrounded by a 6-foot high perimeter fence divided by an interior fence. There will be two entrance areas, watering stations, double-gate entrances, shade trees, benches, and ADA accessibility. Parking is available on the north side of the park, along La Palma Park Way. Continue reading→

Subject: The Anaheim Police and Fire Chiefs Announce New Public Safety Public Information Officer

Today, Chief Raul Quezada and Chief Randy Bruegman announced the transfer of Lt. Bob Dunn and the appointment of a new Public Safety Public Information Officer.

Lt. Dunn has been selected to command the police department’s Gang Intervention and Suppression Bureau which includes Safe Schools and Cops 4 Kids. Both departments thank Lt. Dunn for his years of professional service in this role. Continue reading→

REPUBLICAN BUSINESSMAN HARRY SIDHU TO RUN FOR STATE ASSEMBLY IN ORANGE COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Andre Levesque, (916) 626-6804

ANAHIEM, CA — Republican businessman Harry Sidhu announced today that he will be a candidate for the State Assembly in the 68th district, which is currently held by Assemblyman Don Wagner.

“I fully expect Assemblyman Wagner to be successful in his campaign for State Senate, which means the 68th district Special Election will be this year,” said Sidhu. “I am honored that so many community leaders I respect have asked me to run for the Assembly when the seat opens up. If elected, I will use my experience in business and local government to work for conservative policies that help create economic growth and jobs, limit state government spending and keep taxes down.” Continue reading→

ANAHEIM, CA. – The Orange County American Heart Association will host the Orange County Heart & Stroke Walk/Run on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Gates will open at 5:30 a.m., followed by registration at 6 a.m. This year there is a new 5k timed run that will start at 7:30 a.m. The survivor walk will begin at 8:50 a.m. and the 5k walk will start at 9 a.m.

Before the walk, participants are encouraged to explore the expo area which includes a Kid and Pet Zone, free CPR demonstrations, and blood pressure screenings. The Heart Walk will take place at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 East Gene Autry Way in Anaheim. Registration for the 5k walk is free, registration for the 5K timed run is $30. Continue reading→

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Detail will be conducting a DUI/Driver License checkpoint at Santa Ana Canyon / Imperial Highway tonight. Also, there will be special DUI Roving Saturation Patrols during the month of February.

DUI/Driver License Checkpoint is set for Friday, February 13, from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.